Selene Tur

This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:  

Educating the public on the preservation of the flora and fauna.

Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative: 

The Tropical Hotel Corporation is working to educate the visitors and specially children on the negative repercussions that arise from hunting animals and deforestation.

With experts engaged in various areas the hotel maintains a zoo, where animals rescued from hunters or donated from captures are treated by veterinarians and afterwards returned to their natural habitats. During a monitored visit at the hotel zoo, guests can see the beauty of the Amazon's Fauna where once mistreated animals have now been returned to their natural habitat. The specialists also work to protect the flora with a

The specialists also work to protect the flora, and the highlight of their efforts is a very nice orchidarium with several Amazon orchids.